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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
5
Schedule lists arrivals for Lockhart branch train 46 at 12 25 p m from Lockhart and train 15 45 at 2 40 p m from Yoakum. Waco branch shows train 42 arriving from Waco at 12 35 p m and train 41 arriving from Yoakum at 2 25 p m.
Receipts show 3626 bales last report and 1312 bales for week ending Aug 25, total to Aug 26 equals 4938 bales with a strong market and average price 840. Classified ads promote A C Koepkes for baths razors and oils at Merseburgers, Rocky Mountain Tea by Schulze Gray, and a travel position for a firm with 250000 capital offering $1072 yearly salary.
Landreth s Fresh Turnip and Garden Seeds arrive at Robert Seydler s drug store. L Gantert Jeweler promotes wedding or birthday gifts. C B Welhauegen exclusive Rogers Mineral Polish agent in Shiner for metal cleaning. 1m Local news notes: scarce local income, fresh apples at C J Wendel. Miss May Mathis of St Louis now heads Wolters Broe millinery. Miss Alvina Luedtke returned from Weimar with grandfather Mr Wm Hahnke. Mrs Griffith returned to Giddings from visit with daughter Mrs J K Martin.
Mrs. C. H. Flato returned from Cuero and Yorktown to her home. Editor W. R. Beaumier of the Haletteville Herald visited the city on business. The Gazette appointed a new foreman, Joe Hyvés, from Houston. Mr. Hynes is noted as a printer with lois esperienza and expert Sémpositor.
The commissioners granted Mrs. Thomas Schmidt relief of ten dollars per month through J. C. Blohm & Son for the quarter ending November 1. A flurry of social visits, moves, and local events follow, including birthdays celebrated for Mrs Edw Wolters and Mr Aug Schramm, families leaving for Rockdale, and a public school opening. The Gazette reports on ice cream socials at Bluecher Park, visitors from California, real estate pitches by Allen & Miller, and local gatherings with music and dinners.
Mrs. Ernst mother of Mr 2 J Wangemann is in the city on a visit. Cotton is pushing into Shiner so rapidly of late that it is taxing the capacity of the railroad to handle it.
Mrs Acres visited friend Miss Mamie Welhausen before returning to Austin last Friday. Mrs Walter Askey of San Antonio is in the city visiting relatives. Mr Henry Janevek of Hallettsville spent several days here last week. Miss Janssen of Galveston is a guest of Mr Max Wolters family. Mrs C L Williams visits Florida with Dr G W Allen Sr’s family. Mrs Dr Menninger left Sunday for Nebraska to make her future home.
Mrs Lillie and Stella Wolters returned this week from a visit to relatives at Cuero and other points.
An important Woodmen meeting is called for tonight and all members are earnestly urged to attend. The notice stresses the need for wide participation and timely presence.
Mr Joseph Roznofsky died last Saturday at his home near Shiner after a long illness. He was buried Sunday from the Catholic church as a large crowd attended the funeral. Our sympathy goes to the family.
The Alexander and Collins trained animal show played in Shiner last Saturday night. Admission was high for the quality of the performance. A large crowd attended the event.
Jacob Patek aged 61 of Shiner area died after a cancer illness. His funeral was held Monday at the local Catholic cemetery with many relatives and friends in attendance. The Gazette extends sympathy to the bereaved family amidst their loss. Julius Konaikovaly of Shiner reportedly traveled to Moulton last Monday and appeared content with the visit.
I have taken charge of the restaurant at Mr B J Wangemanns saloon and will serve lunches hot or cold at all hours. When hungry call me Jou Wannwh.
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